Overall Health Rating
Healthier than 85% of counties in Montana
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Carbon County | Montana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 79.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.5% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Carbon County is 79.5 years, about 0.5 years longer than the Montana average of 79.0 years.
The uninsured population in Carbon County is 7.5%, lower than the Montana average of 8.4%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Carbon County | Montana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.0% | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.2% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.8% | 31.4% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.5% | 14.7% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Carbon County is about 15% lower than in Montana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Carbon County | Montana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.0% | 18.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% | 19.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.6% | 22.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Carbon County are about the same as in Montana.
Air Quality
| Metric | Carbon County | Montana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 3.50 | 4.05 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 3.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Carbon County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Carbon County, Montana has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Montana, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Carbon County, Montana.
What is the health grade for Carbon County, Montana?
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Is Carbon County, Montana one of the healthiest counties in Montana?
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What is the life expectancy in Carbon County, Montana?
The life expectancy in Carbon County, Montana is 79.5 years, higher than the Montana average of 79.0 years.
What percentage of Carbon County, Montana residents are uninsured?
7.5% of Carbon County, Montana residents are uninsured, lower than the Montana average of 8.4%.
What percentage of Carbon County, Montana residents are obese?
29.8% of Carbon County, Montana residents are classified as obese, lower than the Montana average of 31.4%.